Have you thought that making homemade mayo was just too much trouble? This recipe for Homemade paleo mayo is so incredibly simple you'll never buy that jarred stuff from the store again.
This Paleo Mayo recipe is: Gluten Free, Paleo, Low Carb and magically flavorful!
Check out my video ↓↓↓↓ to see just how EASY it is to make!
HOMEMADE PALEO MAYO: SIMPLE & SASSY
Having run a cooking school, I've seen a ton of different ways to make homemade mayo. Typically they fall into the following methods:
- By Hand: The traditional way to make mayonnaise. Separate an egg yolk. Find a whisk. Figure out how to "drizzle" the oil while you're holding the bowl and whisking. You'll also have to find a defibrillator from all the whisking.
- With a Processor: Here's the method I learned how to make homemade mayo... use your Cuisinart to make the mayo. Separate the egg yolk, add mustard and maybe some lemon. Close the processor and pour the oil into the tamper. You'll notice there is a tiny hole in the tamper that will "drizzle" like a champ. Easy enough, but if there is one thing I HATE it is cleaning my food processor. Next.
- Immersion Blender: Same as above but with an immersion blender. It's an easier method, but sometimes that egg yolk just doesn't want to emulsify. Next.
- In a Blender: I've seen it tried, but there are a couple problems. First, it is hard to emulsify the eggs due to the blades standing UP. Second, once the mayo is made it is hard to get out from around the blades.
This next section is the most important of all... and was shown to me by a good friend several years ago.
Ok. Here is THE SECRET TO HOMEMADE MAYO: Break the traditions. Don't separate the egg yolk. No need to drizzle anything. Add the complete egg (without shell), mustard, extra light olive oil and seasonings into your immersion blender cup. Blitz and eat. It's just that simple.
PALEO MAYONNAISE
Here's what NOT to do when making mayonnaise at home: Do NOT use really flavorful, fruity olive oil. It will taste disgusting when you make it. Super bitter and really unpleasant.
If you're looking to make mayo that is not paleo, go ahead an use sunflower oil. It is relatively flavor neutral, inexpensive and will emulsify like a champ. Want just a touch more flavor? Add in just a bit of olive oil for more richness.
When making paleo mayo, you're going to need to find Extra Light Olive Oil. ELOO falls into the approved cooking fats for paleo. This type of olive oil is also relatively flavor neutral, meaning your homemade mayo won't taste bitter.
Nobody wants bitter mayo face.
IS MAYO PALEO?
This recipe for paleo mayo is. Most store bought mayonnaise is not.
If you look at the ingredient list on the side of store bought mayo, you're going to find a few things that are a "no-no" for paleo.
- Sugar. Yep, there's sugar hidden in there.
- Soybean Oil. Who needs this?
- Calcium Disodium EDTA. Ever wondered what this is? EDTA is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid which is a chemical salt used to prevent the air from spoiling the product. Nasty stuff- check it out.
So what about the Olive Oil mayo. Shouldn't that be better to eat? Nope. Same stuff in there, just without the soybean oil.
RECIPES TO TRY WITH MY PALEO MAYO:
Low Carb Tuna Salad
Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Delightfully Creamy Coleslaw
Super Simple & Delicious Egg Salad
Got any recipes that you love with homemade mayo? I'll be posting up more soon, but let me know your thoughts!
Homemade Paleo Mayo
The easiest, fastest homemade mayo recipe around. You'll love making mayo at home after the very first try!
Ingredients
- 1 Large Egg
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Fresh Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Cup Extra Light Olive Oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the cup of your immersion blender. Blend well for about a minute. Enjoy!
Notes
Adding Thickness: If your mayonnaise is coming out a little too thin, go ahead and add some more oil first to see if it thickens. If not, add 1 more egg yolk and about ¾ cup of oil (depending on how much you have already added). If you want to add some more mustard, salt and pepper that is completely up to you. Your mayo will now be SUPER THICK.
Adding Flavors: I love to add flavors to mayonnaise. Here are a couple of my favorites.
- Lemon + Shallot
- Chive + Garlic
- Horseradish + Dill
- Sun Dried Tomatoes + Basil
- Black Pepper + Cayenne
PLEASE NOTE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Amount Per Serving Calories 114
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I love making mayo at home, although I've always separated the egg yolks (I use them for baking not-paleo things haha). I think I'm going to give this recipe a try next time since I'm not baking as much at the moment and don't like the thought of wasting food. Avocado oil (if you can find it) is also a great neutral oil, but I do like the flavor of olive oil myself...
*use the egg whites. Goodness... I can't write legibly today!
Hey Mary:
Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts. Did you make the mayo? How was it?
Hope you have a fantastic day in the kitchen!
Scott
I love the extra flavors that you can mix in for this mayo! I'll be trying the chive and garlic!
Hi Tina:
Thank you for stopping by. Did you try it?
Take care and happy cooking!
Scott
Great job on the video, super nice! I like how this mayo comes together in almost no time. I was never one for store bought mayonnaise, maybe with this recipe I am going to fall in love with mayo again 🙂 . Thanks!
Hey Nicoletta:
It's ready in 2 minutes. I mean... who doesn't have 2 minutes to make such a delicious and healthy mayo? It's a shame to get it from the store, considering you rarely find something without additives or preservatives...
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy your day!
Scott
I love making homemade mayo! I love that you wrote about all the different ways to make it. I especially liked the comment about the defibrillator! 🙂 Hehe.
Hey Elaine:
Never again will I make mayo by hand... such a waste of my energy.
Thank you for visiting and have a delightful day in the kitchen!
Scott
What a great idea! I find store bought mayo not quite up to par. This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Marisa:
Thank you for writing. So grateful that you find it inspiring.
Happy cooking!
Scott
I laughed so hard at the find a defibulator if you do it by hand... lol that is so TRUE! Nothing beats a great homemade mayo though!
Hey Michelle:
You're right. I've never bought it from the store ever since I discovered it can be done so fast. And it's so divine...
I am so grateful you stopped by.
Have a wonderful day in the kitchen!
Scott
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Never thought to use the entire egg and why not? Love your tip on the oil. I just started having to make a Paleo mayonnaise for a client so look forward to trying this method next time. Thanks!
Hi Carol:
Thank you so much for your appreciation. How did the mayo come out?
Hope you're doing well,
Scott
Nothing tops a great homemade mayo! I love how thick and creamy it looks. I've been hearing so much about blender mayo but have never given it a try. This is really calling my name.
Hi Richa:
That's so cool- happy to inspire you.
I appreciate you stopping by.
Have a great day and happy eating!
Scott
SO EASY! I made this today for your low carb tuna salad recipe. So easy. I can't say it enough. I've tried making mayo in the past and it has never turned out right.
Hi Trish:
Mayo can make or break a dish. So happy to hear you loved it.
Thank you for writing and have a delightful day in the kitchen!
Scott
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You understand a whole lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that I personally would want to?HaHa).
You definitely put a new spin on a topic which has been discussed for years.
Excellent stuff, just excellent!
Hi Ervin:
Thanks- I used to eat Paleo a while ago and I made sure that I studied everything I could find on this lifestyle. I'm currently eating low-carb and I'm hooked!
I'm grateful that you stopped by.
Take care and happy cooking!
Scott
How long does this mayo keep in the fridge?
Not really paleo if you use extra light olive oil for mayo. I don't think they had the means to refine olive oil in the paleolithic times.